Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 18 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara. No substantive details of the question or related matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Teachers' Service and Principals' Service Salary Anomalies (Q.502/2025), Estates in Badulla District Drinking Water Projects (Q.505/2025), Damage to Cultivations by Wild Animals (Q.498/2025) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K. Abeywickrama of Maradankadawala was presented to Parliament by Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Fasmin Sharif JJB AI summary Presented a petition from Mr. S. S. Gunasekara of No. 16/1, New Wariyagala Watta, Nillamba, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from A.K.A. Iroshan Manjula of Pelawatta, Thihagoda, and another from M. Haripriya Rohana of Beruwewela, Hakmana. Petitions Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Jayanath Kuruppu of Galawilawatta, Homagama, was presented to Parliament for consideration. Petitions Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the House agreed. Paper: Annual Report of Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel 2022 Read →
- 18 March 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair announced the updated composition of a committee appointed by the Committee on Parliamentary Business to examine the legal basis for implementing recommendations of parliamentary committees and possible constitutional actions where such recommendations are not implemented. Following a decision on 15 March 2025, Hon. Oshani Umanga was added to the committee chaired by Hon. Harshaṇa Nanayakkara, bringing its membership to five. Speaker's Announcements: Committee to Look into Legal Basis for Parliamentary Committee Recommendations Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the Government remains committed to abolishing the Executive Presidency and introducing a new Constitution, but will do so according to its five-year mandate and planned sequence rather than an Opposition timetable. He stated that the Government’s immediate priorities are economic stabilization, reducing waste and corruption, pursuing accountability for alleged fraud and corruption, and holding Local Government and then Provincial Council elections. He added that constitutional reform would resume from earlier drafting work and proceed after those steps, while inviting the Opposition to submit proposals. Adjournment Motion: Necessity of Drafting a New Constitution Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra argued that the 1978 Constitution and the Executive Presidency have long weakened democratic institutions, while previous governments that promised abolition failed to act. She said the National People’s Power Government remains committed to introducing a new Constitution, drawing on the 2015–2019 process and fulfilling its mandate, including reforms to the Executive Presidency. She rejected the Opposition’s call for urgent committees or immediate action, stating that the Government will proceed on its own timeline after ongoing electoral processes and Provincial Council elections. Adjournment Motion: Necessity of Drafting a New Constitution Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara seconded the adjournment motion and urged the Government to act quickly on constitutional reform, including abolition of the Executive Presidency, using the 2015–2019 reform process as a basis and with Opposition cooperation. He argued that reforms should be pursued through Parliament with broad consultation, including on devolution, power-sharing and national consensus. He also questioned the validity of the Fourteenth Amendment provisions on National List appointments, alleging procedural defects and objecting to defeated candidates entering Parliament through the National List, and called for a special committee with experts to correct these issues and strengthen a Parliament-accountable system. Adjournment Motion: Necessity of Drafting a New Constitution Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera urged the Government to act swiftly on its election pledge to introduce a new Constitution abolishing the Executive Presidency, restoring a parliamentary system, and creating a new electoral system subject to referendum. He said the Opposition supports the process and argued that the Government’s parliamentary strength and broad public mandate make the present moment suitable, but criticized the absence of a road map, funding, expert committee, or official response from the President or Ministers. He proposed establishing an all-party Constitutional Drafting Assembly, appointing constitutional law experts, allocating necessary resources, and completing drafting and adoption within one year. Adjournment Motion: Necessity of Drafting a New Constitution Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved approval of the Galle Heritage Foundation’s 2021 Annual Report, submitted under the Galle Heritage Foundation Act, together with the Auditor General’s observations, noting its prior consideration by the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. The motion was agreed to, after which the speech made by Hon. Saroja Savitri Paulraj at the United Nations was tabled with permission. He then moved that Parliament adjourn. Galle Heritage Foundation Annual Report Motion Read →
- 17 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary The Committee agreed to amend Head 101, Programme 02 by increasing recurrent expenditure to Rs. 1,650,000,000, incorporating Rs. 300,000,000 under Budget Proposal No. 37, while approving capital expenditure of Rs. 2,076,000,000. It also approved the listed recurrent and capital allocations for departments under religious, cultural, archaeological, museum, archives, and environment-related heads, including the Ministry of Environment and associated departments, to stand part of the Schedule. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Amendments Read →
- 17 March 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member sought the Committee’s agreement on the matter before it. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Amendments Read →
- 17 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill 2025, Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi moved an amendment relating to Head 101, Programme 02. The statement was procedural and did not include substantive argument or details of the proposed change. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Amendments Read →
- 17 March 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member sought the Committee’s agreement on the matter under consideration. This was a procedural intervention rather than a substantive policy speech. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Amendments Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Presiding Member to clarify under which Standing Order a Point of Order was being raised. The intervention was procedural, seeking identification of the relevant parliamentary rule governing the matter. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala supported Hon. Kaushalya Ariyaratne’s objection that Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara’s intervention was not a valid Point of Order. He argued that Jayasekara, as a senior MP, had used the procedure to gain an unfair political advantage and should not be allowed to do so under the guise of a Point of Order. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Sunil Watagala rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Read →
- 17 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified that his query concerned the claim of a doctoral degree, framing it as an issue related to the dignity of the country and the people of Gampaha. He asked that his remarks not be misunderstood. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Read →